Mr. James M. Troutman, 88, formally of Hebe, passed away Sunday, February 13th, peacefully, at Riverwoods Nursing Home, Lewisburg, PA.

James was born Feb 1, 1923, in Lower Mahanoy Twp, a son of the late John O. and Daisy (Byerly) Troutman. He graduated from Lower Mahanoy Township High School in 1939. Aslso in 1939, he was married to the love of his life, the former Arabelle Bohner.

He worked for American Novelty Works in Herndon for several years. He was drafted for service in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a member of the 266th Engineers Combat Battalion, attached to the 66th Black Panthers Infantry Division from March 23, 1943 until March 1946, serving in England, France, Luxemburg, and Germany. He received tow battle stars for the Northern France and Rhineland Battle Campaigns. After WWII he joined the carpenter union and worked as a carpenter until his retirement in 1985.

James was an avid volunteer for several local organizations and churches. He was member of the Hickory Corners Fire Co, the Alvin Long American Legion, Mandata, a member of David's UCC, Hebe and sang in the church choir for 50 years. He also had a passion for Phillies baseball and singing at weddings.

He was considered a pretty good baseball player, and had a try out for the New York Yankees, but did not quite make the cut.

He is survived his wife, Arabelle Troutman, by one brother Glenn O Troutman and his wife Janet of Selinsgrove. two brothers in-law, William Bohner and his wife Betty of Hebe, and Dean Bohner and his wife Dawn of Gettysburg, by one sister in-law Donna Keeley and her husband Larry of Lewisburg. He is also by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held on March 19, 2011 at 11:00am at David's UCC in Hebe. James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow is in charge of the arrangements. www.reedfh.com

Contributions may be made in James name to the David's UCC Memorial Fund, Herndon, PA